The Acquisitive Society

The book critiques the current organization of industry, arguing that it should prioritize public service over profit for property owners. It asserts that professions like teaching and healthcare are equally honorable as industrial work and should adhere to high ethical standards. The author advocates for a shift where industry is managed not for shareholders' benefit but for the public good, emphasizing the need for accountability among all workers involved. This perspective calls for significant changes to ensure that ethical considerations take precedence over financial interests.